Cox was silent when Flajnik said he loved her and thought she was everything he’d ever wanted in a woman, but couldn’t give her the sought-after rose.

Good luck,” she said. “And if things don’t work out, call me.”

That comment earned Cox criticism, but also showed some foresight on her part. In a post-season recap show, Flajnik revealed he and Robertson separated after he found out that she’d treated other contestants on the show poorly.

(Robertson earned a mean-girl reputation when she likened one contestant to a stripper and called another “fatty.”)

But Robertson said during Monday’s post-show interview that she’s still in love with Flajnik. “I’m really hopeful. I’m positive,” she said.

Uh-oh. Sounds like a certain couple needs to sit down and have a talk. (They did reunite during the wrap-up show, and determined they’re “in a good place” but have “trust issues.”)

Bachelor Ben pondering who to give that ring to on the finale of "The Bachelor."

Bachelor Ben pondering who to give that ring to on the finale of "The Bachelor."

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Lindzi on the finale of "The Bachelor."

Lindzi on the finale of "The Bachelor."

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Courtney on the finale of "The Bachelor."

Courtney on the finale of "The Bachelor."

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And now, let's look back at this season's Bachelor and ladies. The new "Bachelor," Napa winemaker Ben Flajnik. Now, meet the ladies who will compete to win his heart.

And now, let's look back at this season's Bachelor and ladies. The new "Bachelor," Napa winemaker Ben Flajnik. Now, meet the ladies who will compete to win his heart.

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Amber B., a labor and delivery nurse from Port Coquitlam, Canada

Amber B., a labor and delivery nurse from Port Coquitlam, Canada

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Amber T., a critical care nurse from Waverly, NE

Amber T., a critical care nurse from Waverly, NE

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Anna, a student from Ontario, Canada

Anna, a student from Ontario, Canada

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Blakely, a VIP cocktail waitress from Rutherfordton, NC

Blakely, a VIP cocktail waitress from Rutherfordton, NC

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Brittney, a medical sales rep from Colorado Springs, CO

Brittney, a medical sales rep from Colorado Springs, CO

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Casey S., a trading clerk from Leawood, KS

Casey S., a trading clerk from Leawood, KS

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Courtney, a model from Scottsdale, AZ

Courtney, a model from Scottsdale, AZ

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Dianna, a nonprofit director from San Gabriel, CA

Dianna, a nonprofit director from San Gabriel, CA

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Elyse, a personal trainer from Chicago, IL

Elyse, a personal trainer from Chicago, IL

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Emily, a PhD student from Chapel Hill, NC

Emily, a PhD student from Chapel Hill, NC

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Erika, a law student from Charlottesville, VA

Erika, a law student from Charlottesville, VA

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Holly, a pharmaceutical sales rep from Salyersville, KY

Holly, a pharmaceutical sales rep from Salyersville, KY

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Jaclyn, an advertising account manager from Newton, MA

Jaclyn, an advertising account manager from Newton, MA

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Jamie, a registered nurse from Dryden, NY

Jamie, a registered nurse from Dryden, NY

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Jenna, a blogger from Loveland, OH

Jenna, a blogger from Loveland, OH

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Jennifer, an accountant from Cache, OK

Jennifer, an accountant from Cache, OK

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Kacie, an administrative assistant from Clarksville, TN

Kacie, an administrative assistant from Clarksville, TN

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Lindzi C, a business development manager from Ocala, FL

Lindzi C, a business development manager from Ocala, FL

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Lyndsie J, an Internet entrepreneur from London, England

Lyndsie J, an Internet entrepreneur from London, England

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Monica, a dental consultant from Yuba City, CA

Monica, a dental consultant from Yuba City, CA

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Nicki, a dental hygienist from Hurst, TX

Nicki, a dental hygienist from Hurst, TX

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Rachel, a fashion sales rep from Southhampton, MA

Rachel, a fashion sales rep from Southhampton, MA

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Samantha, an advertising account manager from Pittsburgh, PA

Samantha, an advertising account manager from Pittsburgh, PA

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Shawn, a financial advisor from Cincinnati, OH.

Shawn, a financial advisor from Cincinnati, OH.

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Sheryl, whose occupation is listed as "grabbing life when and wherever I can."

Sheryl, whose occupation is listed as "grabbing life when and wherever I can."

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Shira, an actress from Massapequa Park, NY

Shira, an actress from Massapequa Park, NY

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‘The Bachelor’ makes a shocking pick

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Sonoma winemaker Ben Flajnik may have been rejected by Ashley Hebert on “The Bachelorette” last summer, but now he has another chance at reality TV love. On Jan. 2, he’ll premiere as the latest “Bachelor.” Here, we have the ladies who will vie for his heart, compete for roses, hang out in hot tubs and all the other things that go along with being a part of ABC’s hit show. Take a look at this season’s contestants, which includes one who’s just a wee bit older than the others. Who do you think has the best chance?